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5 months abroad. They are at pres-
Tonight's Events.
ltialtoi ~“Mldnlglit Lovers."
Palace—“The lioad to Mandalay."
Regent—“Tin liats."
Sun And 'l‘idc For Today
Sun rises . ........... . 7:10 A. M.‘
Sun sets . ............ i124 P. M.
High tide....(‘-:Iiti A. M.-7;1s P. M.
Sun and Tide for Morrow
Sun rises 7le A. M.
Sun sets . ...... . ..... 4:25 1‘. M.
High tidc....7:44 A. MAME!) 1‘. M.
Fred Austin. Port Chester. New
York. spoilt the week-end with his
family at their home on Winfield
rct‘t.
M. D. Madcy. popular East
walk crocer. spent the “'Cl'k
with friends in New York.
—-Manugian Photographer, Phone
855.—--Adv. ‘
Mr. and Mrs. Chauncey Scribner,
t‘aunondale. have left for Florida.
They plan to spend the entire win-
ter there.
—Manugian Photographer. l’hone
855.——Adv.
Rayhor licrgiors. Georgetown. has
accepted a position with one of the
A. e;- 1“. stores in South Norwalk.
Miss Lillian Johnson. nurse. at
the Brooklyn Navy yard. is the, guest
of her sister. Miss Eleanor Johnson.
Catherine street.
‘—.\'cstor Johnson tube skates.
skates of all sizes for young and
grown ups and a fine line of shoe
skates are here. A W. llodge. 24
North Main St.-—Adv.
Miss Margaret Dietrick. Cedar
street. entertained a number of
friends at her home Saturday eve-
hing.
Miss Mildred Juleson entertained
Sunday a large number of friends in
honor of her sixteenth birthday.
Games and dancing were enjoyed
until a late hour.
-—Excellent hard coal in all sizes
now to be had at Alfred Brown's
Coal Yard. Now is the time of year
to have your bins filled up. Do-
liveries to suit your convenience.
Phone 2398-2.-Adv.
Eugene Seymour. West, Norwalk.
has been confined to his bed since
Friday with a serious case of pneu-
monia. Dr. \Vlliic‘ New Canaan. is
ill attendance. '
Miss Natalie (llickson, Norwalk,
has been absent from -‘he Not-walk
high school due. to illness.
~—Make the boy or girl happy
from these selections, footballs.
baseball gloves. roller skates. ice.
skates. air rifles. boy scout axes.
bicycles etc. Hodges Store 24 North
Main St.-—-—Adv.
Mr. and Mrs. David Radack.
Hiddlo street. were visitors in Stam-
ford Monday.
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—Diamonds of the fittest quality.
at most moderate prices are here this
holiday season. A varied stock in-.
deed now on hand. 0. ll. Jackson.
68 Wall Si.—Adv.
.Miss Hannah Tobin spent Sunday
with friends.
'lv—suggcsiions for the, people who
busy in the daytime. photos
night by appointment.
. Miss Helen \t’hltney entertained
guests at her home Sunday.
Miss Esther Cook. East Norwalk.
has returned to Norwalk high
~ school after an absence.
.'-What makes better Xmas gifts
Ivar-Johnson Bicycles and
They are here and
conservatively priced too. Big Xmas
stock in wide variety at A‘. W.
Hodge's Store. 24 No. Main St.—
“ Word was received from Mr. and
gfflrs. Sam Shuman. 104 WoodWard
avenue. who are spending several
month.
Nor» I
end '
The Evening dentinei welcomes
contributions to the brief column.
or to any other column in the
paper. and regrets that so many
offerings have to be rejected be-
cause of the carelessness of the
writer.
Many people fall to write
names legibly and an item with~
out a name is not usable.
Many people write on both
video of the vapor.- such matter
cannot be used until it has been
rooopled in The Sentinel office
and these is seldom time for that.
People using typewriters should
use a double-space in writing
copy for newspapers. to permit
space for corrections where [1
«any. .
ent sight-seeing over various coun-
tries of Europe and report having
a wonderful time. They will later
return to Germany. where they pre-
viously stayed for a time visiting
relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Shuman do
not intend coming home within a
Mrs. Stuart ii. Hurlhurt and
daughter June of Ohio avenue spent
Monday in New York.
—'Bosion Store. will be open eve-
nings starting Thursday night un~
ill Christmas—Adv.
Mrs. S. M. Stevens. 6 View Crest
went to liridgeport yesterday to do
her Christmas shopping.
——(‘hristmas Trees at H. Aides' 15
“'64“ Ave. The, 85w. 31.00. 81.50.~
Adv.
Miss Mary \‘nn llnren. daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Van Bu-
ren of H lilast avenue expects to
return to her home on Friday for
the Christmas holidays. Miss Van
Buren is a Junior at Vassar college.
-—Eycs examined by a University
Graduate. Benedict. The Jeweler.
—Adv.
Miss Alice Lyon and Miss Adrien-
ne Springmeyer of the Hillside fa-
culty. were hostesses at a tea yes-
terday afternoon. served in the Hill-
side bungalow. for other members
of the. faculty. The living room of
the bungalow was very prettlly de-
corated with holly and wreaths and
other Christmas trimmings. appro-
priate to the season. Besides Miss
Springmeycr and Miss Lyon. th‘ose
present were Misses Margaret
R. lirendllnger" Ruth M. Wilson.
‘vertrudc H. Wood. Grace E. Lawton.
Katherine Mayor, Caroline. Krusen.
Marion Willcox. Rowena Hughes.
Katherine Lehman. Marjorie Tyng.
Mrs. Amy l-‘. Walker. Mrs. E. Ber-
tha Fitch and Mlle. Rosina A. Allen.
whoston Store will be open eve-
nings starting Thursday night un-
til t‘hristmas.-—Adv.
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——Ladies‘ wrist watches in white
gold (filled) are specially priced at
$10.00 This makes a fine Christmas
gift. 0. R. Jackson. 58 Wall St.—-
Adv.
Dr. Arthur N. Clark. West Wash-
ington street. is enjoying a short
stay in Florida.
”Boston Store will be. open eve-
nings starting Thursday night un-
til Christmas—Adv.
—Manuglan Photographer. Phone
355.-—Adv.
The Kind Word Circle of the
King‘s Daughters of the First Con-
gregational church will meet tonight
with Miss (‘lara Cousins. Main street.
—Redics and Victrolas sold on
easy terms at Donnelly's-n-Adv.
~Manugian Photographer. Phone
355.-——Adv.
Mrs. Charles E... Kellogg.
Mrs. S. Milton Stevens.
tcrdny in Bridgeport.
and
spent yes-
'-Good fruit cake for Christmas.
Sugar butts and rolls. every day.
“Banner Bakery." 5 Monroa St.—
Adv.
~Chicken supper at the Knight
St. A.‘ M. E. church. Thursday eve-
ning 5:30 until 9.—Adv.
Miss Ruth Gabrel. East. avenue. is
spending the Week as the guest of
friends in Hartford.
Thomas F. Walsh. 12 Concord
street.‘ was a. visitor on business in
New York Tuesday.
Min Mildred heehan; South
street. spent Sunday witth-lends in
Stamford. ‘
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trlct headquarters was changed
from Whtar street to Wall street.
giving them g much better station
house throughout. The court room
also was transferred to the new
location. thereby making. it more
convenient for these two depart-
ments to work together. In July.
an appropriation was made by the
board of estimate and taxation for
the installation of a police-telephone
signal-box system to be located in
different parts of the city within
the limits of the Fourth Taxing dis-
‘trict. This system is to be operat-
ed and taken care of by the tele-
phone company at a reasonable
rental per year. We hope to have
{his system operating by the first
of the year. and it will be a de-
cided improvement in our police
patroling system, as it will enable
the men to give better service to
the business sections. In connec-
tion with these improvements. a
new set of rules and regulations has
been established for the govern-
ment and control of the police de-
partment in general, which will be
made completely operative in a
very short. time.
Regarding the matter of improv~
in: police headquarters at the City
Hall in the Second District. a com-
mittee has been appointed to con-
fer with the District Commissioners
about same; a complete report will
be made at a later date. stating de-
sired changes for the benefit of our
police system in this particular Dis-
trlet.
A parking ordinance has also been
put into effect and is working very
satisfactorily in most all of the. busi-
ness sections and benefitting the
merchants generally. The public has
cooperated in most instances in re.-
card to this new ordinance. and it
has sided greatly in reducing trai-
i'ic. congestionv-eapecll‘ly under the
Washington street railroad bridge
where no left-hand turns are al-
lowed.
Firc Department
The Fire. Department has been in-
creased to 80 paid men. During the
year we, have, not added any new
equipment. such as pumpcrs or
trucks. but the department as a
whole is well equipped in this re-
spect at present. This department
now controls the management and
maintenance of the fire alarm sys-
tem. and all necessary work in this
connection is performed by its own
men. For details regarding fire dc-
partment finances and operation. I
refer you to the Fire Chief‘s re-
port.
Health monument
The Health Department. as its re-
port will testlfy. has. accomplished
good work during the year. Our
city has been very fortunate as
there have been no epidemics of
rivers or contagious diseases to
combat. The health of the city in
general. during the‘ past year. has
been exceptionally good.
Many serious cases of dogs affect-
e by rabies ware reported. As a re-
sult. o. quarantine was placed on
dogs throughout the City for quite
a period of time. Many bhdceses of
dogs killing chickens and other ani-
mals were prevalent. which made.
considerable work for the Health
Department to attend to. The Rant-
tary Inspector has made monthly
reports to the Council regarding his
work. These. reports are a part of
the Health Department reports and
are readily accessible. ,
Charity Department
The work of this department has
been accomplished in a very'satls-
factory manner. Many cases have
been passed on by this department:
also many invesilgaiions made. as
its report will show.
Building Department
The building department has ren-
dered a monthly report to the
council showing its activities and
increase in new buildings during the
past year in our thriving city.
of Estimate and Taxation
This board held its regular 'meet-
ings in June and July. There were
several special meetinn held dur-
ing the year to reappropriate funds
to different department; from un-
expended balances. At its regular
meeting in July. many appropria-
tions were made for the improve-
ment of highways throughout the
city, both in new construction and
improvements in several sections;
also the paving of Cove avenue and
Fifth street in the Third district:
the widening of south Main street
and the building of sewers in
Meadow and Lawrence streets.
These . improvments have been
sought for many years. Money has
been appropriated for other im-
provements which will be complet.
ed within this year which include
the paving of a portion of Day and
Haviland streets; .Cross street and
the installation of several small
sewer Interns. Even after approval
of these appropriations. the board.
a. a result of faithful consideration
for the needs or the city. we: able
to reduce the tax of the Fifth dis-
trict two mills. which we. Very
pleasing to the tax-payers through—
out the ciiy. The board is to be
complimented on its efforts to keep
the tax at a reasonable rate. re-
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sulting in great benefit to the tax-
payers.
Board of, Assessors
The Hoard of Assessors is work-.
ing faithfully to promote & WW
taxing system for Norwalli. Whlf‘"
will bring about a fairer equIm‘i'
tion of valuation of taxable proper-
ty. Much time will be. required l“,
accomplish this. inasmuch. ,“ W0:
have only one man who devotes his'
entire time to the taxation prob-
lem. Naturally the work increlufl
each year and the duties of the
Board of Assessors are increased ae-
ccrdingly. ' l
Board of Relief
This body has been doinx the
work assigned to it. It has adilflled
many complaints during the Inn!
year while in sessIOn. without mek~
lng very great changes in the al-
sessmcnts because many of the com-
. plaints were found to be minor mis-
takes made in the original lists
handed to the Assasorsg
~Appoinimcnt of (‘lisrter lint-lion
Committee
The Council. at its February 1926
meeting. voted to have a Charter
Revision (‘ommlttee appointed. Such
a committee was appointed and im-
mcdiately began to function. Pub-
lic meetings were held by the com-
mitte in the. several-Districts. for
the ptrpose of hearing the opiniens
of the people of each District re~
g‘arding changes in the Charter that
were desired. After this had been
done. the committee held several
met-tings to discuss the matter of
amending the existing i‘harter or to
determine whether or ot a new
,i‘linrier should be draw up. and
i finally. the latter method ‘was decid-
ed upon. Then the question of con-
solidation of all Districts into one
District arose. To bring this about it
was deemed advisable to have each
District vote upon the question of
selling its illllitics and properties to
the, t‘ity. This matter was voted upon
by the citizens of each District at the
November election and eaclvbistrict
voted "NO." The i‘harter committee
has since resigned, thereby allowing
i the i‘ouncil to proceed as it sees fit:
that is. to appoint sub-committees to
suggest, amendments to. or changes
in the present t‘harter. or to again
refer the matter to each District and
request the District Commissioners
thereof to appoint their own Charo
ter i‘ommlltce. JThus this matter
stands. pending further action.
ltccommmdailom
Inasmuch as the city charter give.
the mayor tho, righ‘, to make re-
commendations. I wish to present
the following to the council for its
consideration and adoption:
1. That the tax collector shall re.
port to the council at the end of
each month. as specified in section
96 of the city charter. This will
show the financial circumstances of
the city each month.
1‘. That tho bonds of the. tax col—
lector and treasurer be increased.
Also the bond of any ether indivi-
dual who may have the handling
of the city's funds. This action to
be taken for the more. propcr safe-
guarding of the city's finances.
3. That the widening of \Vesii
Washington street he. again «‘nkcni
up, which is. an important factor:
in the inmrovemeni 5d our city.
4. That Concord street extension;
be properly surfaced to relieve traf~ l
flc congestion on South Main sirec‘. ‘
6. That many new sewers be
established throughout the city.
which are. much needed to benefit
the health of our inhabitants.
6. Ag there is much agitation re-
garding the disposal of sewage.
it ls absolutely certain that some“
thing'must be. done in the. near
uture to cope with the situation.
I. however. do not believe that this
sewage matter is the sole cause of
pollution of our harbor waters.
The‘illilpOllllon of oils and petro-
,leum from boats on the. Round and
from those coming into. our harbor
also tend towards pollullon. there-
by affecting our oyster industries.
A committee. has been appointed ’0
consider this sewage, matter. which
subject will require much study to-
wards the solution of the problem.
The proposition will hit! costly and
therefore careful thought should be
given it.
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Conclusion
More than half of our term of
otllce together has expired. and i
feel jugiified in saying that our ef~
tom'expcnded. for the welfare of
the people whom we serve and the
upbuilding or our city. have not
been spent in vain. Our omclai re—
cord of today is the result of our
earnest activities of the past few
months. Service to bur city and
our sincerest interest in civic affairs
should. and will. I feeJ sure. remain
with us. Let us then. while we. con-
tinue in onion in the furtherance of
our municipal stewardship, promote
our desire to faithfully nnrform our
duties for the best interests of
those. whom we serve.
Respectfully submitted.
THOMAS ROBINS.
Mayor.
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Is selling all kinds .of Dress and Novelty
Silks such as (Impede-Chine,
Crepe. Novelty Crepe, Printed and
Brocaded Silks. also Georgette Crepes in
all colors. All at factory prices. ,
Not-walk
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Your next Christmas will be the merrier tor hav-
ing started to prepare for it now.
A Suggestion — A savings account is an ideal
Christmas Gift.
So. Norwalk Savings Bank
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To Gilt Buyers!
Timely Suggestions
The time to select your gift is right now——when assort-
ments are fullest—when stocks are freshest—when the
service is truly at its best—~N OW!
SHIRTS NECKWEAR
l‘he Shirts he wants in broadcloth, ‘ ‘ S t vi 1) o 5. conventional designs,
madras or novelty weaves, are floral effects and novelties m lull
awaiting selection. fashion cut silks at
$1.95 t“$8.50 .. $1.00 “‘ $3.00
. MUFFLERS -
Perhaps he cares for a Scotch
plaid one, or maybe it's a wooly,
one—plenty at
. $3.00 ‘° $8.50
BATHROBES
They make appreciative gifts, he'-
clmse it is something a man
seldom buys for himself, yet wants
as ifts.
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Every variety of leather. cape-
skiu suede, pigskin. etc.. at.
$2.00 ‘“ $7.50
HOUSE COATS
Such a gift as this. always will be
received with deep appreciation
—featured here in one group at
f $6.00 to $16-50
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